The guy who surprises everyone at that airport piano

Geneva airport - April 2019

Frequently asked questions and comments

Where can I see more of Christian Blandford?

What is the link with the Charity, The Christian Blandford Fund?

What did he play?
3rd movement (Presto Agitato) from Op 27 No. 2 Sonata Quasi Fantasia (Moonlight) - Beethoven
1st Mvt Prelude in C# minor From Op 3 No. 2 Morceaux de fantaisie - Rachmaninoff

He should record an album!
He has!

Is it the same Christian Blandford that created Overnight 2 video game?

Why can't people enjoy the moment without recording it?
I don't know but I thought it was a great they wanted to

The waiter was awesome, was that an alcoholic drink? The waitress looked bored!
Yes, no and yes

Who encouraged him to play, is it genuine or was it set up?
His dad, me, totally genuine.

He needs to lose weight.
Get a life. He recently decided to get fit and looks great 17kg lighter, but he always did.

Does he know Boogie Woogie?
Probably

[Pokerdude]

Kid is nervous,
Sits down,
doesn't waste a second,
starts Moonlight Sonata

[David-gbxw]

Let’s all be honest, we all wish we could be sitting at a public piano and performing this good.

[sfelmey]

"Trust me. Everyone wants to hear you play piano."

[castorkrieg-kk]

Kid casually walks to the piano, starts with 3rd movement…what a mad lad.

[Rageing]

Now thats a parent that is damn proud of how skilled his son is. And lets be honest, most good stories either end or start with a free drink

[liberpater]

The Piano: Don't stop. I've never been touched like this before.

[t-bagbagwell]

Wtf he didn’t even warm up. Went pro mode in a blink of an eye.

[camelcase]

Whoever got him that cocktail is a legend. Such a simple show of appreciation.

[jiwik]

He looks so insecure but on the stool... he is the king.

[kelimporta]

Let's just appreciate that the waiter gave him a free drink

[davidlewis]

When as a dad you say “trust me” and they do, then they get a positive outcome . Best feeling ever for father AND son.

[Kerinko]

To the dude playing piano - Most of us are THRILLED to witness something like that. We're idiots. You grew up playing, we didn't. You're a gift to the rest of us. Thanks for making music accessible.

[Xanoriz]

That small gesture of giving him a drink is just pure class.

[ARUCARDFTEPES]

When people applaude because they are genuinely impressed and entertained, rather than feeling obligated.

[mithilagrawal]

His palms are sweaty but he's calm and ready

[snappychelle]

Believe me, anyone would feel lucky to hear any instrument played this well out of nowhere. Even if its not there taste, they will admire the dedication and hard work

[VicariousVideoz]

Back in the good ol' days when corona was just a beer on the menu.

[UncleHam]

Loved the fact that they offered him a free drink for playing, classy move.

[kallianz]

Who busts out Moonlight Sonata out cold like that. What a legend!

[MrSaemichlaus]

I'm not a pianist, but I think it's mighty impressive when somebody plays this good without a warm up and without notes even.